Grace Tavern Reborn Under New Ownership

After a quiet closure in January, Grace Tavern will reopen this fall with a new owner and the same beloved name.

Aug 25 • 

David Aragon

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Humans of Fitler Square

Humans of Fitler Square is our take on the long-running Humans of New York project — brief, verbatim portraits of local residents, offering a glimpse…

Aug 11

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July 2025

Meet the Wurges: Fitler Square’s Quiet Architects of Community

Kate and Beau Wurges have spent years quietly organizing events, solving problems, and helping Fitler Square run smoothly.

Jul 28 • 

David Aragon

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Flooding at Schuylkill River Park Persists, Blocking Trail Access

Flooding near the Schuylkill River Trail ramp has persisted for years, blocking access and prompting neighbors to take on cleanup efforts.

Jul 14

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June 2025

New Pollinator Haven Takes Root in Fitler Square

By James Young

Jun 30

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Meet the Fitler Square CEO Behind Philly’s Street-Cleaning Startup

What started as one neighbor's frustration with city litter has become one of Philadelphia's fastest-growing street-cleaning services, and its CEO…

Jun 16 • 

David Aragon

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River Trail Extension Links Fitler Square to Grays Ferry

Hundreds of Philadelphians gathered one Saturday in May to celebrate the opening of a trail extension that connects previously separated neighborhoods…

Jun 2

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May 2025

Meet the Man Behind Fitler's Famous Corner

Texas transplant Bobby Espinosa transforms his home into a colorful community space, one seasonal decoration at a time.

May 19 • 

David Aragon

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A New Leash on Life: Schuylkill River Dog Park Completes Six-Figure Transformation

🗞️ 📣 Shape the Story: Fitler Focus Reader Meetup

May 5 • 

David Aragon

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April 2025

Idling Trains Block Trail Access in Fitler Square

By James Young

Apr 21

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Tucked Away in Plain Sight, La Reserve Celebrates Four Decades of Quiet Luxury

By Stacia Friedman

Apr 7

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March 2025

Doctor Trades Stethoscope for Paintbrush in Fitler Square

After years of treating patients, Pia De Girolamo picked up a paintbrush and never looked back, finding inspiration along the Schuylkill and around the…

Mar 24

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